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Sabah Hotel Sandakan

4.0 star property
Travelers can unwind by the outdoor pool, rejuvenate with spa treatments, or explore nearby Sandakan attractions before dining at one of three on-site restaurants.

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Sabah Hotel Sandakan offers an upscale retreat near the city center. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room, schedule a massage, or enjoy meals from breakfast to dinner at three restaurants. The property includes a gift shop, free self-parking, and a refreshing outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Suite

  • Park view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sandakan is home to Sabah Hotel Sandakan. Agnes Keith House and Sandakan Memorial Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainforest Discovery Centre and Bukit Buli Sim Sim. Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Sandakan travel guide
Map
Km 1 Jalan Utara, Sandakan, Sabah, 90000

What's nearby

  • Agnes Keith House
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saint Michael's and All Angels Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sandakan Heritage Trail
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St Michael's & All Angels Church
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sandakan Harbour Mall
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sandakan (SDK)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kedai Makan King Cheong
    17 min walk
  • Restaurant Seafood Sim Sim 88 森森海上风味
    13 min walk
  • Tasty Drink House
    15 min walk
  • Hai Goreng Goreng
    18 min walk
  • Roastery
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Lounge
  • Ming Restaurant
  • Plantation Cafe

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 103 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 103 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Boost
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Sabah Hotel Sandakan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sabah Hotel Sandakan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sabah Hotel Sandakan?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sabah Hotel Sandakan located?

Situated in Sandakan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Agnes Keith House, St Michael's & All Angels Church, and Sandakan Heritage Trail. Sandakan Harbour Mall and Saint Michael's and All Angels Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sabah Hotel Sandakan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 378 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great selection at breakfast. Clean quiet comfy large room. Really enjoyed sharing an Ifta buffet. The pool was roomy and very much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laerke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big clean room, nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff Food weak
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, a number of choices for eating & drinking and early check in. The pool was also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really charming hotel, great (reasonably priced) Saturday night buffet and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Lovely peaceful room. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Em

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, quick check-in, clean room with amenities. Great overnight stay for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel and pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AKIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast is very naice staff is very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay. Entertaining wildlife

We had a wonderful 3 days at the Sabah hotel with the most beautiful pool (including 2 resident water monitor lizards) and the most comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Great pool. Rooms are large and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location , you feel like you are in the rain forest already.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amazing massage at spa, adequate pool! Dining looked ok but easy to Grab to other choices. Hotel is a bit dated but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for one night before starting our tour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room size and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A one night stop. A nice cheap option with ok facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First choice in Sandakan

Excellent stay. I’ve experienced in the past the same high standard of facility and great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great to wind down

Excellent hotel to wind down after a long Borneo holiday. Great staff very helpful Lovely surrounds, It was an experience to swim with the local family of monitor lizards in the pool Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big hotel with great amenities, inc massage and huge pool. Cocktails, drinks served poolside was a massive bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept, well designed with excellent rooms and environment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights at Sabah hotel with a day off inbetween. Great room with big bed, great breakfast and pool facilities. Kept bags when we visited Turtle island inbetween the 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Essence and flavour of Sabah.

Great hotel encompassing the essence and flavours of Sabah. Rooms are spacious and the hotel is close to both the airport and town. My go to hotel whenever I’m in Sandakan.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and courteous. Facilities were very good. It was Ramadan do restaurants were busy at night with feasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025